This Poem was Submitted By: Betty Lou Hebert On Date: 2000-04-18 17:18:04 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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A Wetlands World

 Beyond our yard lies lower land  and here creek water backs to stand;  creates a large and shallow pond,  a wetlands world, of which I'm fond.  It's here the large pond lily thrives;  a beaver builds his lodge and dives  to eat the roots he finds so sweet.  I see the ducks with paddle feet,  who come to eat the flower seeds.  A cautious white-tail deer who feeds  upon the wide and tender leaves  and here a fat, brown muskrat heaves  himself out on the bank to dry.  A squirrel is scolding from nearby.  I often see the masked raccoon  and listen to the haunting tune  of water birds unknown to me  because they call at night, you see.  I watch them live here undettered,  not threatened yet, by deed or word  and make a vow, that while I'm here,  their lives will not be touched by fear.

Copyright © April 2000 Betty Lou Hebert


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